November 7 2012

Ian Holloway

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway praised his side's efforts against Ipswich as they moved into top spot in the Championship.

Holloway watched his side secure an impressive 5-0 victory over league strugglers Ipswich Town.

"It was a fantastic performance from start to finish and the great thing about this lot is they grind on," he said.

"We want to continue that and if I can keep them enjoying what they've been doing who knows what we can do? The energy around the ground is pretty sensational and I just can't wait to get in with them again.

"Some of things I've seen so far have been sensational. They're professional in their approach to everything and it's almost a 'pinch me, I'm dreaming' situation. But now it's up to me to produce."

Tractor boys' new manager Mick McCarthy was in reflective mode after the match.

"I can't remember a game when a side has conceded three penalties,"

"It was a sobering experience but we knew that one victory wouldn't turn the whole season around. We didn't come here with only 10 points and suddenly become a really top team.

"It's been a long five days and I've learned a lot about my team. I know we've got a fair bit of work to do. There's other teams around in this league that we will have to beat but Palace were terrific all over the pitch.

"Ollie's inherited a very good side but that doesn't come overnight."